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Kamloops Council Suspends Public Input Again — Blame the Mayor
Less a Debate About Public Engagement, More a Diagnostic Session on the Mayor On December 9, 2024,…
Weaponizing Accountability: How Kamloops’ Code of Conduct Process Is Failing Taxpayers
When a system designed to protect the public interest becomes a tool of attrition, accountability…
Why the O’Reilly Case Matters to Kamloops Residents
When Multitasking Goes Too Far Kamloops City Councillor Mike O’Reilly wore many hats. Councillor….
A Case for New Administrative Leadership at Kamloops City Hall
Why the City of Kamloops needs a CAO reset — not another governance controversy Calls to replace a…
Building the Kamloops PAC Without Enough Parking
Parking Was Never a Side Issue The Kamloops Performing Arts Centre (PAC), also known as the…
Well “Play”ed Kamloops City Council
We were played by Council during their meeting November 4th, 2025. The name of the play could have…
City Attempts to Dispel PAC “Myth”
It’s no wonder the public was enraged after hearing the news that the cost for the performing arts…
Kamloops Violated Spirit of AAP Guide
Today’s post is about the concerns around Kamloops City Council’s use of the Alternative Approval…
Kamloops City Council: Modern-Day Roman Emperors — But with Ice Arenas and Costumes
Fools and Your Money are Soon Parted Ah, Kamloops — that scenic gem nestled in the Thompson…
Kamloops Council: Amusing Us to Death
I enjoy watching shows about the Roman empire, Julias Caesar, and of course Sparticus. It’s often…
Budget 2026: Questions > Answers
It’s that time again. Time to find out how much your taxes are going to increase next year. Public…
City Council Emails Ignored
Kamloops City Councillor Keturah (Katie) Neustaeter jumped in on an email I sent to Corporate…
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